Mental Self-Defense: Introduction
Mental Self-Defense: Introduction
We spend a lot of time talking about physical self-defense. However, what can we do to protect our minds from being led ... Read more
27 Jun 2022
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15mins
Budoushoshinshu: The Greatest Loyalty
Budoushoshinshu: The Greatest Loyalty
What does one do when the warrior ethos calls someone to do something to express loyalty and gratitude... but the laws o... Read more
6 Jun 2022
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34mins
Budoushoshinshu: Do Not Give Advice Lightly
Budoushoshinshu: Do Not Give Advice Lightly
What happens when we give strategic advice and it goes bad? What does this have to do with Victorian era sea-captains? W... Read more
12 May 2022
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17mins
Budoushoshinshu: Unlikely Events And Stabbing Coworkers
Budoushoshinshu: Unlikely Events And Stabbing Coworkers
How do we handle unlikely events that can have negative outcomes we are unwilling to accept? What should we think about ... Read more
26 Apr 2022
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24mins
Budoushoshinshu: Disciplined Martial Arts Training
Budoushoshinshu: Disciplined Martial Arts Training
Daidouji speaks directly to the idea of training in the martial arts in this episode. What kind of person looks like a m... Read more
24 Mar 2022
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20mins
Budoushoshinshu: How Much Did That Armor Cost?
Budoushoshinshu: How Much Did That Armor Cost?
We get some discussion on budgeting for samurai armor, how to equip your servants, and considerations to prepare for whe... Read more
13 Jan 2022
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25mins
Budoushoshinshu: Situational Awareness
Budoushoshinshu: Situational Awareness
Daidouji Yuuzan gives us some thoughts on situational awareness when traveling. There are a lot of reasons why a samurai... Read more
22 Dec 2021
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10mins
Budoushoshinshu: Travel Tips
Budoushoshinshu: Travel Tips
Daidouji has a number of chapters that are basically tips for samurai who are traveling. I've combined a few of these in... Read more
21 Oct 2021
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9mins
Budoushoshinshu: Mataemon’s Sheathed Spear
Budoushoshinshu: Mataemon’s Sheathed Spear
Today we hear a story from the Keicho era (1596-1615) about a warrior named Tsukuda Mataemon and a misperception about h... Read more
13 Oct 2021
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17mins
Budoushoshinshu: Attitude Matters
Budoushoshinshu: Attitude Matters
How we respond to people when we are asked to do something difficult or unpleasant matters. Daidouji Yuuzan writes on th... Read more
16 Sep 2021
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19mins